DIY: How to Make a Maxi Dress (Closed) 

Thanks Krist!! That means so much😍

Well, I saw several comments complaining that your instructions weren't easy enough to follow, and I had to put my 2 cents in. You did a wonderful job, and anyone with the smallest amount of knowledge about sewing should be able to figure it out. I loved it because I'm trying to teach someone to sew without patterns because she would like to eventually design her own items. I think this was a great start. As soon as she finished her hems and the last few details, I'll share a picture of her dress.

Kristi Leigh yeah it's easy if you already know how to make a circle skirt but more difficult if not as the filing technique was brief and camera work not showing detail. lovely easy tutorial for those with basic knowledge though.

+Everyday Kathlena Yes, I left confused too because to me she really didn't explain just showed us and I still don't understand.. I'm guessing she measure her chest area and that's how she got 10 inches across, idk...

I agree with you. And not saying anything negative about her because she is very talented. But I've noticed a lot of her videos are somewhat confusing. I think this is for people who are more advanced but nevertheless, I still have learned a lot from her. 😄

Everyday Kathlena I got lost at the triangle part. didn't even know what was happening and the dress is so beautiful 😭😭

The design is beautiful but instruction is not great at all

Lucian Bercean thank you!!

Rebecca Williams Thanks love!

Teiraneyj You're so welcome 💕💕💕

Thanks love!!

kittys shrink Just keep trying it gets easier over time!

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Thank you!

You will be beautiful!! Send me pics love

+Teiraney j Yeah.

Thanks for watching!!

Salvage edges are together, folded hot dog style. Just as it comes off the bolt.

Thank you

Hi you can make a shorter skirt with 2 yards... Like knee length or a little above. You will need 5 yards to get the long, full skirt. That will also be enough left to make the top. Thanks for watching!

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Sierra Konesky I use a pencil...using the eraser side to push fabric through✏️

You're welcome!! I hope it was helpful.

Yes very helpful. hope to create very soon to post

Rayon

brandiesha 5 yards will cover the skirt and straps. You may want an additional yard for the top.

Thanks for the feedback Helen. Yes, I plan to update a few of my videos with clearer instructions. This was my first video! Stay tuned!

Kelvina Moore yes you can use chiffon for the skirt. You are still going to have to combine them to get the width and length equal. You need it to be an even square. I hope that helps.

Jessica Kimmel this could work for any size. Look up empire waist on plus size...looks great!!

Rayon, thank you!

Sweet Drop that's okay! So did I on the first try. Try just attaching the top like normal. Laying the top on the skirt and pin down and sew across. To fix the extra fabric in the top, the wings... Just out the in more on the edges. I hope that was helpful

look up a circle skirt tutorial. you have to fold the fabric, then take your waist measurement. divide that by 6.28 and that will be a fourth of your circle (since the skirt is folded, when you cut it, it will be a full circle unfolded) draw a curve by taking the measuring tape of your final measurement (the number you get after 6.28) from the corner of the fabric, and keep the top of the measure tape lined uo to the cirber, and mark however many inches the last mwasurement was. pivot the tape and mark from one end all the way to the other end of the fabric. you should have a small curved line near the corner of the fabric. after that, decide how long you want the skirt to be, take note if that measurement and do the exact same thing you did for the waist, only this time using the measurement of length you just took. then with the fabric still folded, cut along the curved lines you made from the measurement. annika victoria has a great tutorial here kn yourube for measurements for a circle skirt and how to figure it out. i hope this helps!

+Katherine Sillaman you have to fold the fabric twice, vertical and then horizontally and then use one corner*

Lol! You need to move your skirt over as you cut. That will help keep it straight. If that doesn't help...cut a circle skirt out of newspaper, much easier to handle and control. Open it up and check thats its a good circle. Use that as a pattern when cutting your skirt.

Yes! Folded lengthwise and another way to say it is hot dog style.

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Hi Tiffany When you cut out the circle skirt, you want to cut the waist the size of your waist measurement. You can start by cutting an inch off...then open the skirt put it up to your waist cut more until its your size. Or you could fold the tape measure and cut the waist size.

Any 100% rayon will work. You could also use 100% cotton.

For the zipper

It's a few hours, because its so much fabric.

+Queen Zooh She said 5yards...

You can measure width and length of bust area. 10 inches is pretty good for size for most people.

100% rayon

Teiraney j

The straps were 23 inches. I would measure where the tip of triangles stop in front to the waist to get the length.

Korie Johnson I didn't use a stretchy fabric. But you could, it would make it a lot easier.

thank you SO much Teiraney j

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+Luke Lashley she said 5 yards

+Stormy Gomez thank you

Have just laid out fabric for a circle skirt and then cut an inch down from the point just to see the exact size waist that gave, and it comes out at 5". Other than Barbi I doubt that waist will fit anybody.

I agree, it was way too loud. I will be updating some videos. This was my first shot at this...so I'm taking notes and making adjustments. Thanks for watching!